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Seniors 2011

Seniors 2011. “My bags are packed and I am ready to go.”. “I’m Off To College”. “I’m Off To Where?”. College: Training after high school What would be the perfect job for you, your skills, your abilities, your personality? (Interest Inventory/Aptitude Test-ASVAB)

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Seniors 2011

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  1. Seniors 2011 “My bags are packed and I am ready to go.”

  2. “I’m Off To College”

  3. “I’m Off To Where?” • College: Training after high school • What would be the perfect job for you, your skills, your abilities, your personality? (Interest Inventory/Aptitude Test-ASVAB) • What education is required for that job? • Don’t let yourself stop until you get what you need to interview, to be qualified, to be hired!

  4. Certificate, Associate’s, Bachelor’s,Master’s, Doctorate…What? • Certificate/licensure programs: usually 6 months to 1 year intensive training • Associate’s: usually 2 years • Bachelor’s: usually 4 years • Master’s: after Bachelor’s-usually 1-2 years-usually requires a thesis (research) • Doctorate (Education): follows Master’s- requires extensive research. • Doctorate (Medical): 2 years academics, 2 years rotations, 3-7 residency, specialization. AspiringDocs.org

  5. What You Will Need… An Application

  6. www.applytexas.org

  7. www.commonapp.org

  8. Applying to Tyler Junior College? • Complete an application • Send an official transcript • Take Accuplacer or show proof of exemption Already enrolled at TJC? • Send them an official transcript with your graduation date or they will not release your transcript. REL does not send your TJC transcript.

  9. SendSAT or ACT scores and SAT Subject tests if required.

  10. www.collegeboard.com

  11. www.act.org

  12. www.act.org

  13. Send an official high school transcript to the college.

  14. Transcript Order Form Robert E. Lee High School Transcript Release Form* (*Student is responsible for having SAT/ACT scores sent directly from the testing agency) Name:___________________________________ID#____________________________ (Name as listed on official Robert E. Lee records) Today’s Date:__________ Graduated / Will Graduate : Year ________________ (Circle one) Date of Birth:________________ Phone Number:___________________________ [ ] Official [ ] Unofficial _______Number Needed _______Number Needed _______Will Pick Up _______Will Pick Up ____Mail to: ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ College Attending or Will Attend___________________________________________ ____________________________ _____________________________________ Student Signature Parent Signature (required if student is under 18)

  15. Application Fee: fees range from free to upwards of $80 • Essays, if required. Write from the heart. Colleges want to see a student who can think, has ideas and opinions and can express themselves on the written page. Have teachers/admissions reps critique (Harvard example). • Resume, if required. Example in your handout. • Letters of recommendation: prepare a Brag Sheet to tell your recommender everything they ever wanted to know about you. Give them at least 3 weeks notice, and a stamped, self addressed envelope to mail your letter in. (folder) • Always opt for the scholarship application. $$$$

  16. Brag Sheet BRAG SHEET (Complete IN FULL and present to persons who are writing letters of recommendation. The more information you provide the more individual and comprehensive your recommendation will be.) STUDENT: Name:__________________________________________________________ E-Mail:_________________________________________________________ Phone:__________________________________________________________ On a separate sheet of paper: A. Tell what you would like the college admissions committee to know about you: 1. Personal Qualities 2. Unusual Talents 3. Academic Strengths 4. Worthwhile Community Activities B. Describe the assets/characteristics that will set you apart from thousands of other applicants. C. Describe an activity or experience outside of school that has touched or inspired you. D. Describe a classroom or academic experience that has given you great satisfaction in the last two years. E. Attach a complete RESUME that includes a list of honors, activities, extra-curricular activities, leadership opportunities, work experience, etc. Please be thorough. An example of a resume is included in this handout. PARENT: Your son/daughter has asked me to write him/her a recommendation. I know that you have insight into his/her background, interests, special talents and ambitions. Although you may feel biased, I welcome and appreciate your comments. When completed, please ask your son/daughter to return your comments to me. Please answer all questions in FULL on a separate sheet of paper. The more information you provide the more individual and comprehensive your student’s recommendation will be.) A. Tell what you would like the college admissions committee to know about your son/daughter regarding: 1. Personal Qualities 2. Unusual Talents 3. Academic Strengths 4. Worthwhile Community Activities B. Describe the assets/characteristics that will set your student apart from thousands of other applicants. C. Explain your son/daughter’s role in the family. D. Discuss your son’s/daughter’s reactions to any unusual circumstances and/or situations in your family life. E. Include any other comments that you feel would help the admissions committee have a true picture of your son/daughter.

  17. Register with the NCAA Clearinghouse if you plan to play sports at the college level. www.eligibilitycenter.org

  18. www.eligibilitycenter.org

  19. Summary for What I Need • Application • SAT or ACT scores • Transcript • Application Fee • Essays, if required • Recommendation letters, if required • Resume, if required • Required supplemental materials

  20. Deadline Means Deadline Colleges will not, will not, will not, will not, will not, will not, will not, will not, will not, will not, will not, will not, will not, will not, will not, will not, will not, will not, will not, will not, will not, will not, will not, will not, will not, will not, will not, will not, will not, will not, will not, will not, will not, will not, will not, will not, will not, will not, will not, will

  21. Deadline Means Deadline …not consider your application if ALL required documents are not in their office by the deadline.

  22. “I didn’t know” is not an excuse.

  23. Ciron Black says: Seniors,Keep Focused

  24. Today: • Create a profile at www.applytexas.org • Get your PIN # and your parent’s PIN # at www.pin.ed.gov • Meet with your counselor for a credit check

  25. Relax and take it one step at a time • Sign up for the announcements. Go to the REL website, click parent resources, click subscribe to newsletter, respond to the email. • Senior Letter • Oct. 13th plans

  26. Senior Weekly

  27. Just thinking about you leaving makes us “blue”.

  28. Will you be ready when the boxes arrive?

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